31 October marks the World Cities Day. With more of the planet moving to urban areas, there is much to consider. How will families live …
World Cities Day: Alexandria, Egypt
President’s Message – October 2024 Newsletter
Loose, tight, and improvisational learning organizations. These are descriptions of environments where some thrive and others shrink in fear. What I can happily report is …
Come Join the WorldFMC Academy’s October Studio!
Our Academy has two more Studios planned for the year of 2024, and we are hoping that they will yet be the best ones to …
#ErasmusDays: 6 days to make the EU shine!!!
The #ErasmusDays are an international six-day celebration of the Erasmus+ programme. During the #ErasmusDays, taking place between the 14th and the 19th October 2024, people …
Preparations for Alexandria’s First Farmers Market
On the occasion of the future opening of the first farmers market in Alexandria, Egypt, as part of the MAMI-Farmers Market project, a visit of …
Nothing Good Ever Comes of Violence
I’m writing this introduction to share our commitment as a member organisation of the World Farmers Markets Coalition (WFMC).Over the last seven years, Badaro Urban …
WorldFMC-FAO- Together for a winning communication strategy
Just the time to be back from the summer break and work immediately resumed on the project implemented in collaboration with FAO for the Development …
Academy Update: Studio Plans and More!
We have our first post-summer Studio tomorrow! On Wednesday, 25 September, at the usual 1 pm CEDT and 6 pm CEDT, we will host the …
Ortigia (Sicily)- the WorldFMC at the G7 of Farmers
The World Farmers Markets Coalition (WorldFMC) at the G7 of farmers to underline the importance of developing local food systems to improve the entire global …
President’s Message – WorldFMC Newsletter September 2024
Just as farmers markets must navigate the seasons, the ebb and flow of supply and demand, so must we! The WorldFMC has awakened from its …
WorldFMC Second General Assembly: our Director General’s Letter
The Second General Assembly of the World Farmers Markets Coalition has been a success and we are proud to have gathered together, for the second …
When We Gather, We Are Better Together: our President’s message
The 2024 World Farmers Markets Coalition (WorldFMC) Second General Assembly in Rome showcases how partnerships lead to food systems transformation A coalition of coalitions coalesced …
“World Farmers Markets Coalition” Second General Assembly 2024
Two days featuring farmers from around the world. Scheduled speeches by Ministers Tajani and Lollobrigida and Mayor Gualtieri. The largest exhibition of food and wine …
MAMi Project: training session in Alexandria
Last July, 4, ended the “Capacity Building to develop Farmers Markets Traning Programme” part of MAMi training. Attended by 45 farmers from Al Beheira and …
When is “Italian Know-How” authentic, or even Italian? by Richard McCarthy
Written by Richard McCarthy The Summer Fancy Food Show in New York City is a beautiful thing. For some, it is a pilgrimage for foodies. …
Summer Fancy Food Show 2024, NYC
With Campagna Amica, Coldiretti and Filiera Italia, The World Farmers Markets Coalition will be in New York to attend Summer Fancy Food Show, the world’s …
MAMi Project: visit to Albania
Our Director General, Carmelo Troccoli, together with a delegation from CHIEAM Bari, visiting Albania to meet Deputy Minister Enio Civici in order to develop farmers …
Press Toolkit World Farmers Markets Coalition GA 2024
Dear participants, Our second General Assembly is approaching, we would love to give you some materials to share on your social media pages dedicated to …
Learning to Love Apples: Why farmers markets are a key driver for greater local food diversity, our President’s message
When I was a child, I did not care much for apples. Why would I? For much of my life, flavours were shaped by upstream …
Interview with Carmelo Troccoli, Director General of the WorldFMC, by Nerina Di Nunzio
World Farmers Markets Coalition turns two. Second General Assembly arrives. Interview with Carmelo Troccoli, Director General of the WorldFMC by Nerina Di Nunzio What has …
Let’s celebrate World Localization Day together: #EatLocalChallenge third edition!
Once again the World Farmers Markets Coalition is glad to join Local Futures in the annual celebration of World Localization Day with the third Eat …
Third appointment with“Talks between WorldFMC Member Markets”
ING: Third appointment with“Talks between WorldFMC Member Markets”, a project born to strengthen ties between the different markets that make up the World Farmers Markets …
Second World Meeting on Human Fraternity: Our Director General’s Letter
In keeping with our belief that farmers market work stands at the intersection of different communities, we are very pleased to collaborate with the visionary …
Welcome On Board Malta Food Agency!
We are more than Happy to welcome our new member! Let’s find out something more about Malta Food Agency! The Malta Food Agency was set …
Road to the Second General Assembly: Our President’s Message
The World Farmers Markets Coalition operates much like the farmers markets that make up the Coalition. Once a year, we gather — just as our …
Second appointment with“Talks between WorldFMC Member Markets”
ING: Second appointment with“Talks between WorldFMC Member Markets”, a project born to strengthen ties between the different markets that make up the World Farmers Markets …
Welcome On Board Airfield Estate Farmers Market!
The Airfield Estate Farmers Market is part of the AIRFIELD ESTATE, a 38 acre urban farm and gardens, with an ambition to be “Dublin’s Sustainable …
Our first Co-Lab, starting from this spring!
The Co-Lab, together with Mini-Courses, the Studios and the Library, is part of our World-FMC Academy. The Co-Lab is short for “collaboration,” or “co-laboratory,” and …
Welcome On Board BREADA-Red Stick Farmers Market!
We are more than Happy to welcome our new member! Let’s find out something more about Red Stick Farmers Market! BREADA (/bred-uh/) stands for Big …
Erasmus+ programme “Farmers competences Coalition”: phase 1 concluded
On Thursday 28th March the first phase of the Erasmus+ programme “Farmers competences Coalition” is concluded. During these months the partners World Farmers Markets Coalition …
WFM Academy Studio: Simultaneous translation into Spanish / traducción simultánea en Español
News for you! For the WFMC Academy Studio, our monthly digital workshop, that on 27 March 2024 has been focused on “Recruiting vendors”, we were …
International Women’s Day: Our President’s Message
In the month of March, we recognize the role of women in farmers markets as vendors, consumers, and the leaders who are cultivating that hopeful …
“Talks between WorldFMC Member Markets”: a way of sharing experiences
This is a new project that seeks to strengthen ties between the different markets that make up the World Farmers Markets Coalition – in particular …
Introducing the World Farmers Markets Coalition
We are pleased to present this video introduction, with images curated by our members from around the world.
